Business Details
44 Years
experience
Trauma-Informed Therapy Services in San Francisco
At the Center for Creative Growth, we specialize in trauma-informed therapy rooted in over four decades of expertise since 1982. Our approach integrates the pioneering work of Pete Walker and John Bradshaw, focusing on healing Complex PTSD and reclaiming the inner child. We combine evidence-based methods with compassionate care, drawing from neuroscience, attachment theory, and somatic therapies to address root causes of emotional pain.Our team of certified therapists offers personalized treatment for individuals, couples, and families, emphasizing sustainable healing through modalities like EMDR, mindfulness, and expressive arts. With a commitment to accessibility, we provide sliding-scale options and global telehealth sessions, empowering clients to transform trauma into lasting personal growth.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
20-Week Group Program
Expressive Arts Therapy
Mens Therapy Group
Workshops
Family Business Consulting
Organizational Consulting
Training Program
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in trauma-informed therapy.
- Our team integrates the pioneering work of Pete Walker and John Bradshaw.
- We offer personalized therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
- Our therapists are certified in advanced therapeutic methods.
- We provide evidence-based approaches combined with compassionate care.
What people say
Life-changing
Supportive therapists
Effective healing
Transformative group program
Compassionate care
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions focus on resolving emotional trauma and fostering personal growth. Using trauma-informed techniques, we help clients address Complex PTSD, inner child wounds, and relationship challenges. Tailored to each person's needs, this therapy empowers lasting change through evidence-based methods like EMDR and mindfulness.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy addresses communication breakdowns and rebuilds intimacy using state-of-the-art methods. We help partners navigate conflicts, heal from infidelity, and strengthen emotional connections. Sessions focus on creating sustainable relationship improvements through vulnerability and collaborative problem-solving techniques.
20-Week Group Program
This intensive group program specializes in healing childhood trauma and Complex PTSD. Combining Pete Walker's trauma framework with experiential exercises, participants gain tools for emotional regulation and self-compassion. The structured curriculum fosters peer support while addressing shame, abandonment, and self-criticism patterns.
Expressive Arts Therapy
Expressive arts therapy uses creative modalities to process trauma non-verbally. Through art, writing, and movement, clients access unconscious material and reframe painful experiences. This approach particularly benefits those struggling with verbal expression of complex emotions and memories.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses intergenerational trauma and improves family dynamics. We work with diverse family structures to resolve conflicts, establish healthy boundaries, and enhance communication. The approach incorporates systemic perspectives to create lasting improvements in family relationships and emotional well-being.
People
Linda E. Katz
Founder and Co-Director
Dr. Katz established the Center for Creative Growth in 1982, bringing decades of expertise in trauma recovery. Her work integrates neuroscience and attachment theory to address complex PTSD and inner child healing.
Jason Saffer
Co-Director
Jason Saffer co-leads the Center's 20-week trauma program, combining clinical expertise with personal recovery experience. He specializes in helping clients transform childhood trauma into personal growth through structured therapeutic frameworks.
Daniel Lesny
Clinical Training Director
Daniel Lesny oversees therapist training programs and leads group sessions. With advanced certification in trauma resolution, he helps clients break cycles of codependency and self-abandonment through evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Keely Burke
Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
Keely Burke provides individual and group therapy with a focus on emotional regulation. Her approach combines mindfulness practices with trauma-informed care to help clients develop self-compassion and healthier relationship patterns.
Lisa Gilberti
Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
Lisa Gilberti specializes in family systems therapy and trauma recovery. She works with clients to resolve intergenerational patterns and establish healthier communication strategies through a combination of clinical expertise and empathetic guidance.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you specialize in?
We specialize in trauma-informed therapy combining Pete Walker's Complex PTSD framework, John Bradshaw's inner child work, EMDR, mindfulness, and expressive arts for holistic healing.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide Zoom therapy sessions for clients worldwide, making our trauma recovery programs accessible to individuals outside the San Francisco Bay Area.
What is your 20-week group program?
Our intensive group program addresses childhood trauma through structured curriculum combining neuroscience, somatic therapy, and peer support to resolve complex PTSD patterns over 20 weeks.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider. While we don't directly accept insurance, we provide documentation clients can use for potential reimbursement from their insurance carriers.
Are sliding-scale options available?
Yes, we offer limited sliding-scale spots for our therapy programs to ensure accessibility for clients with financial constraints seeking trauma recovery support.
What populations do you work with?
We serve individuals, couples, families, and organizations dealing with complex PTSD, inner child wounds, and relationship challenges across diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
